SEND Student Support Officer at Kesgrave High School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/KHS/04060

Location

Main Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2PB

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£27,791.91 - £31,002.77 Annually (Actual)

Closing Date

9:00am, Fri 17th Apr, 2026

Start Date

May 2026 (to be agreed)

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

W/c 20 April 2026 (to be confirmed)

Interview Date(s) W/c 20 April 2026 (to be confirmed)

About this Role

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic person to undertake a new role for the school, working as a key part of our Learning Support Team. This role will play a key part in the EHCP Annual review process, working with colleagues, external agencies, students and their parents and carers. The role will become a key part of our SEND and Pastoral Support Team.

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, experience in working with young people, an understanding of statutory and practical application of SEND support and a desire to work within a capable and caring team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Assistant Headteacher with responsibilities for SEND.

The full-time post is for 37 hours per week over 5 days, 39 weeks per year. This is term time plus training days.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Holbrook High School, Bungay High School, Castle East School, EAST SCITT and six primary schools Aldeburgh, Wickham Market, Easton, Kyson, Leiston and Saxmundham with whom we work closely with.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for all posts.